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Weather & Climate in Aoki, Japan

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Aoki experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,808 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,808 ft (551 m)
Area22.0 sq mi (57.1 km²)
Population Density187/sq mi
Coordinates36.3687°N, 138.1257°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 7.9"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.69"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

694 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.

Jan 1, 2024 2024 Noto Peninsula, Japan Earthquake M7.5 146 km 10 km
Jul 16, 2007 20 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan M6.6 133 km 12 km
Mar 11, 2011 13 km E of Arai, Japan M6.2 75 km 9 km
Jan 1, 2024 8 km SW of Anamizu, Japan M6.2 147 km 10 km
Mar 15, 2011 6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan M6.0 129 km 9 km
Jan 1, 2024 42 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.8 147 km 10 km
Apr 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Tanuma, Japan M5.8 137 km 77 km
Feb 25, 2013 29 km NE of Numata, Japan M5.8 113 km 10 km
Jun 2, 2024 40 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.7 142 km 9 km
Mar 11, 2011 eastern Honshu, Japan M5.7 66 km 12 km
Jul 16, 2007 16 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan M5.7 130 km 15 km
May 5, 2023 43 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.6 146 km 10 km
Jan 1, 2024 54 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.6 143 km 10 km
Mar 6, 1996 13 km NNE of Gotenba, Japan M5.6 130 km 33 km
Apr 11, 2011 8 km WSW of Iiyama, Japan M5.5 51 km 17 km
Jan 1, 2024 56 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.5 144 km 10 km
Aug 15, 1998 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan M5.5 45 km 10 km
Feb 15, 2005 2 km NNW of Iwatsuki, Japan M5.5 147 km 46 km
Mar 15, 2012 3 km ENE of ?me, Japan M5.5 121 km 104 km
Aug 26, 2010 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan M5.4 125 km 278 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

31 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2019 Faxai Category 3 98 mph 185 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 92 mph 143 km
2018 Jebi Category 2 98 mph 171 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 81 mph 228 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 75 mph 262 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 81 mph 165 km
2011 Roke Category 2 92 mph 110 km
2009 Melor Category 1 86 mph 298 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 81 mph 129 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 81 mph 188 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 92 mph 168 km
2004 Chaba Category 1 69 mph 216 km
2003 Etau Category 1 58 mph 193 km
2002 Higos Category 2 86 mph 168 km
2001 Danas Category 1 81 mph 172 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 86 mph 261 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 86 mph 67 km
1998 Zeb Category 1 58 mph 218 km
1998 Stella Category 1 69 mph 142 km
1996 Violet Category 1 81 mph 293 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2024 HONSHU: W COAST Eruption + Earthquake 11.3 m 549 146 km
1987 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m - 122 km
2023 NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.1 m 1 149 km
2007 HONSHU: W COAST Earthquake - 15 137 km
1892 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake - 1 138 km
1802 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake - 19 149 km
1799 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake - - 139 km
1751 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - 2,100 93 km
1614 NIIGATA PREFECTURE Earthquake - - 126 km
1448 SADO, JAPAN Earthquake - - 126 km
887 NIIGATA Earthquake - 2,000 126 km
863 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yokodake (36 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 36 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 36 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 45 km
Washiba-Kumonotaira Shield(s) 2,924 m (9,593 ft) Unknown 48 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 50 km
Yakedake Stratovolcano(es) 2,455 m (8,054 ft) 1995 51 km
Midagahara Stratovolcano 2,621 m (8,599 ft) 1839 53 km
Myokosan Stratovolcano 2,454 m (8,051 ft) -750 58 km
Norikuradake Stratovolcano(es) 3,026 m (9,928 ft) -50 59 km
Niigata-Yakeyama Lava dome 2,400 m (7,874 ft) 1998 62 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 66 km
Ontakesan Complex 3,067 m (10,062 ft) 2014 79 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 98 km
Nikko-Shiranesan Shield 2,578 m (8,458 ft) 1952 122 km
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 122 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.0 in
March 35°F (2°C) 2.9 in
April 47°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 6.3 in
July 71°F (22°C) 6.2 in
August 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 6.7 in Wettest
October 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.4 in Driest

Aoki has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and December the driest (1.4").

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